Different cultures have distinct coffee flavors based on their origins. One such flavor is frozen whipped coffee, or dalgona coffee, which originated in South Korea.
This flavor has gained popularity in recent times on TikTok due to its unique, delicious frosty flavor and easy brewing method. This coffee is specially designed for the hot summer season.
How to make a Frozen whipped coffee at home? (Dalgona coffee recipe)
Frozen whipped coffee includes ice cubes blended with milk, sugar, and instant coffee. It tastes and textures similar to frappe.
I always try different cultural flavors, this one isn’t a completely new drink. It is quite similar to the coffee flavors that I usually make. However, I must say I like this delicious flavor for many reasons.
Also, you should try frozen Café au lait at home.
I make a delightful, delicious flavor with the given recipe.
Ingredients
- Two tablespoons of instant coffee or espresso powder
- One tablespoon of granulated sugar or powdered sugar( you can add two tbsp. of sugar if you want)
- Two tablespoons of hot water
- Half a cup of whole milk
- Half cup iced cubes
Instructions
- Add to the bowl
Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to the bowl, and whip them vigorously using a mixer for a few minutes, until it forms a thick and creamy mixture.
However, you can mix it with a manual device if you don’t have an automatic mixer.
- Add milk to the ice cubes.
Pick a glass, add milk, put ice cubes in the glass, and mix it with a tablespoon. You can put it in a juicer to get a slushy and smooth mixture.
- Add mixture
Now, gently add the mixture on top of the ice cubes and milk glass.
A glass is ready to serve.
Check the recipe for brown sugar iced coffee.

Frozen whipped coffee (Dalgona coffee)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. instant coffee
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. hot water
- half cup whole milk
- half cup iced cubes
Instructions
- Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to the bowl, and whip them.
- Pick a glass, add milk, put ice cubes in the glass, and mix it with a tablespoon.
- gently add the mixture on top of the ice cubes and milk glass.
- Frozen whipped coffee is ready to serve
Notes
Frozen whipped coffee taste?
The intriguing combination of instant coffee, milk, sugar, and ice makes it rich, creamy, and sweet with a strong coffee flavor.
However, you can brew it without adding sugar, which makes it much stronger and bitter.
How many calories and caffeine are in frozen whipped coffee?
It depends on the type of milk and the amount of sugar used in a single cup. I always try to make a low-calorie drink with minimum sugar and low-fat milk.
Also, you can manage caffeine according to your preference. Add one tablespoon of instant coffee to avoid extra caffeine, since all the caffeine in this coffee comes from instant coffee.
You can shift to decaf instant coffee, which contains 5 mg of caffeine per tablespoon.
Here are the complete details of calories and caffeine.
Ingredients | Amount | Calories | Caffeine |
Instant coffee | 2 tablespoon | 10 | 120 mg |
Sugar | 1 tablespoon | 48 | – |
Milk | ½ cup (120ml) | 75 | – |
Total | One glass | 133 kcal | 120 mg |
Can you preserve whipped coffee?
The good thing about this flavor is that you can preserve it and use it in the future.
You need an airtight container to put coffee in and put it into the refrigerator. It can be used within a week. however, if you can use it earlier it will taste better, with time it may not have the same taste and texture.

Can you make whipped coffee with brewed coffee?
Yes, instead of instant coffee, you can make it with brewed coffee.
Like instant coffee, brewed coffee also requires two tablespoons in a single glass. Also, you can use espresso powder to get a much stronger drink.
Check the recipe for iced long black.
Final thoughts: Is it worth a flavor to brew at home?
Frozen whipped coffee is a refreshing, delightful drink for the summer season. It has the flexibility to brew it with different combinations. No doubt that you should try and enjoy this amazing flavor.